Presented by Erica Shaw, High School History Teacher at the College Now Program, Mt. Diablo Unified School (CA); Elizabeth Colen Mooney, 8th Grade Humanities Teacher, Gateway Middle School (CA); Jessica Fagen, Former Educator, Youth Media and Curriculum Specialist, KQED; and Rachel Roberson, Former Educator, Senior Program Manager, Education Content, KQED
Sponsored by KQED Education
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Get ready for a breakthrough approach to PD for middle and high school social studies based on the just-released, free curriculum from KQED Education, Podcasting Democracy: Understanding the Constitution to Inspire Civic Change. Join KQED Education for a hands-on, 2-part civic podcasting workshop in a new interactive format. Covering standards-aligned content modules for middle school U.S. history and high school government/civics classes, it’s perfect for social studies summer professional learning.
Attendees will earn one edWeb CE certificate for attending the introduction, and another for the breakout session they attend.
Part 1: Introduction to Podcasting Democracy (12 pm – 1 pm Eastern Time)
We’ll unpack the just-released Podcasting Democracy: Understanding the Constitution to Inspire Civic Change curriculum from KQED Education, and attendees will have the opportunity to start creating their own civic audio commentary content.
Attendees will explore fresh approaches to teaching democracy fundamentals, all while building students’ civic voice. It’s the “secret sauce” of KQED’s Podcasting Democracy as we connect the founding documents to “real life.” And yes, the new curriculum is free, and it includes standards-aligned civic media units for both middle and high school students!
This edWebinar from KQED will feature two of the social studies educators who co-created the unit, along with KQED’s Jessica Fagen and Rachel Roberson, a favorite edWeb presenter.
- The session will cover the standards-aligned content modules for middle school U.S. history and high school government/civics classes.
- The presenters will share the pilot program’s impact on student learning, motivation, and civic engagement.
Part 2: Podcasting Workshop (1 pm – 2 pm Eastern Time)
Every participant will get real podcasting production experience:
- Attendees will listen to student-created podcast examples, unpack audio production basics, and start making their own civic commentary podcast to use as a model for students.
- Attendees will leave with real-world media-making tips and extensive curriculum resources, including daily lesson slides, formative checkpoints, rubrics, and graphic organizers—all free for you and your colleagues from public media.
Discover how helping students connect their voice to the long tradition of American civic advocacy reinforces historical thinking, content knowledge, and media literacy. Share this learning opportunity with your colleagues and register for this PD opportunity today!
This edWebinar will be of interest to grades 6-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and educator technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Erica Shaw is a high school history teacher at the College Now Program, a partnership dual-enrollment program with Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Diablo Valley College. She has been in the classroom for 18 years and loves to teach about the expansion of civil rights through projects and engaging students in civic action. Erica is the 2022 James Madison Fellow for the state of California and recently earned her master’s degree in American history with an emphasis in constitutional studies. When she’s not teaching, she can be found discussing all things history related with her spouse, who is also a history teacher, or shuttling her kids around to their various activities.
Elizabeth Colen Mooney is an eighth-grade humanities teacher at Gateway Middle School in San Francisco. With a passion for education and a commitment to fostering critical thinking, Elizabeth is a founding member of Gateway Middle School. She holds a B.A. in social studies and an M.A. in education, both from Whittier College, and achieved National Board Certification in Secondary Social Science. Beyond the classroom, Elizabeth served as an independent contractor and consultant with Facing History and Ourselves, contributing to curricula, facilitating workshops, and leading the Middle School Consortium. When she’s not teaching, Elizabeth enjoys exploring San Francisco with her two daughters and finding time for her hobbies of reading and running.
Jessica Fagen is KQED’s Youth Media and Curriculum Specialist. Before coming to KQED, Jessica taught English and Ethnic Studies in the Oakland Unified School District, where she brought her passion for media literacy to her classroom. She currently writes curricula, supports educators, and works directly with students on projects that elevate youth voice. Jessica holds an M.A. in education from UC Berkeley.
Rachel Roberson is an experienced teacher leader and curriculum content developer who has served as a classroom teacher and administrator at public, charter, and international schools. Rachel specializes in professional learning facilitation and curriculum development, strategy, and implementation. At KQED, she works to connect educators and students to KQED online education sites, KQED Teach and the Youth Media Challenge, by creating humanities curricula and professional learning content, supporting product development, championing youth-created media in and out of the classroom, and leading projects and partnerships focused on teachers and classrooms. Rachel is a graduate of Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, received her California teaching credential in secondary English and social studies from Mills College, and has a Master of Arts in Teaching Leadership from St. Mary’s College of California.
Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features.
Join the K-12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
KQED is a nonprofit, public media station and NPR and PBS member station based in San Francisco. As a leader in media innovation, KQED provides free, standards-aligned classroom content and professional development that educators can trust. Our workshops and courses help educators in all roles, subjects, and grades strengthen their media literacy skills, empower youth voices, and encourage civil discourse.
Presented by Erica Shaw, High School History Teacher at the College Now Program, Mt. Diablo Unified School (CA); Elizabeth Colen Mooney, 8th Grade Humanities Teacher, Gateway Middle School (CA); Jessica Fagen, Former Educator, Youth Media and Curriculum Specialist, KQED; and Rachel Roberson, Former Educator, Senior Program Manager, Education Content, KQED
Sponsored by KQED Education
Register & Attend
Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features.
Get ready for a breakthrough approach to PD for middle and high school social studies based on the just-released, free curriculum from KQED Education, Podcasting Democracy: Understanding the Constitution to Inspire Civic Change. Join KQED Education for a hands-on, 2-part civic podcasting workshop in a new interactive format. Covering standards-aligned content modules for middle school U.S. history and high school government/civics classes, it’s perfect for social studies summer professional learning.
Attendees will earn one edWeb CE certificate for attending the introduction, and another for the breakout session they attend.
Part 1: Introduction to Podcasting Democracy (12 pm – 1 pm Eastern Time)
We’ll unpack the just-released Podcasting Democracy: Understanding the Constitution to Inspire Civic Change curriculum from KQED Education, and attendees will have the opportunity to start creating their own civic audio commentary content.
Attendees will explore fresh approaches to teaching democracy fundamentals, all while building students’ civic voice. It’s the “secret sauce” of KQED’s Podcasting Democracy as we connect the founding documents to “real life.” And yes, the new curriculum is free, and it includes standards-aligned civic media units for both middle and high school students!
This edWebinar from KQED will feature two of the social studies educators who co-created the unit, along with KQED’s Jessica Fagen and Rachel Roberson, a favorite edWeb presenter.
Part 2: Podcasting Workshop (1 pm – 2 pm Eastern Time)
Every participant will get real podcasting production experience:
Discover how helping students connect their voice to the long tradition of American civic advocacy reinforces historical thinking, content knowledge, and media literacy. Share this learning opportunity with your colleagues and register for this PD opportunity today!
This edWebinar will be of interest to grades 6-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and educator technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Erica Shaw is a high school history teacher at the College Now Program, a partnership dual-enrollment program with Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Diablo Valley College. She has been in the classroom for 18 years and loves to teach about the expansion of civil rights through projects and engaging students in civic action. Erica is the 2022 James Madison Fellow for the state of California and recently earned her master’s degree in American history with an emphasis in constitutional studies. When she’s not teaching, she can be found discussing all things history related with her spouse, who is also a history teacher, or shuttling her kids around to their various activities.
Elizabeth Colen Mooney is an eighth-grade humanities teacher at Gateway Middle School in San Francisco. With a passion for education and a commitment to fostering critical thinking, Elizabeth is a founding member of Gateway Middle School. She holds a B.A. in social studies and an M.A. in education, both from Whittier College, and achieved National Board Certification in Secondary Social Science. Beyond the classroom, Elizabeth served as an independent contractor and consultant with Facing History and Ourselves, contributing to curricula, facilitating workshops, and leading the Middle School Consortium. When she’s not teaching, Elizabeth enjoys exploring San Francisco with her two daughters and finding time for her hobbies of reading and running.
Jessica Fagen is KQED’s Youth Media and Curriculum Specialist. Before coming to KQED, Jessica taught English and Ethnic Studies in the Oakland Unified School District, where she brought her passion for media literacy to her classroom. She currently writes curricula, supports educators, and works directly with students on projects that elevate youth voice. Jessica holds an M.A. in education from UC Berkeley.
Rachel Roberson is an experienced teacher leader and curriculum content developer who has served as a classroom teacher and administrator at public, charter, and international schools. Rachel specializes in professional learning facilitation and curriculum development, strategy, and implementation. At KQED, she works to connect educators and students to KQED online education sites, KQED Teach and the Youth Media Challenge, by creating humanities curricula and professional learning content, supporting product development, championing youth-created media in and out of the classroom, and leading projects and partnerships focused on teachers and classrooms. Rachel is a graduate of Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, received her California teaching credential in secondary English and social studies from Mills College, and has a Master of Arts in Teaching Leadership from St. Mary’s College of California.
Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features.
Join the K-12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
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